Patricia Morris

EMOTIONAL NEGLECT

This multimedia series spans the years 1985 to 2003. It is a selection of works that reflect my experiences with emotional neglecy throughout my lifetime. Many heart-felt thanks to my dear family and friends who helped me through.
Abstract interpretation of pain and fury. Ink on paper.
ANGER, FEAR, PAIN AND DISBELIEF
Ink on paper, 18x25 inches. 1998
A colourful abstract ink painting with two shadows of a woman cast in the cenre
TUMBLING INTO TURMOIL. SO THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS
Ink on paper, 18x25 inches. 1998
A bronze sculpture of a female figure looking like a wishbone A bronze sculpture of a female figure looking like a wishbone with a wooden base

WISHBONE LADY
I'm stuck
My arms don't work
If you pull, I'll break

Bronze, wood. 13 inches high. 1987

A bronze sculpture of breasts and a vulva
REDUCTION
Cast bronze, 4 inches high, 8 inches wide, 4 inches deep. 1986
Bronze sculpture of a male figure arching his back, referencing a handle and a weapon.
Erotic male, handle, weapon, sex toy
Cast bronze, 7 inches long, 2 inches high. 1986
Abstract charcoal representation of the feeling of trying to protect oneself from an abuser.
I protect myself with invisible armour.
He breaks it.
Charcoal on paper. 18x24 inches
Abstract charcoal drawing representing a feeling of being trapped and unable to escape from an abuser.
It's hard to sleep when unprovoked anger can flare up at any moment.
Charcoal on paper. 18x24 inches
Pastel drawing of a woman playing with her child and making lace while a man secures the environment so they can't leave.
She plays with their child and creates beauty.
He secures the environment so they can't leave.
The hole in the roof is too small for them to escape.
Pastel on paper, 24x18 inches. 1986
Pastel drawing of a woman stuck in a house andmaking lace while children and a man play in the garden outside.
The beauty and happiness she creates follows them everywhere
and continues into the universe.
They run and play.
She stays at home
All tied up.
Pastel on paper, 18x24 inches. 1984